peacequeen

Wow,,that is awful! I'm really sorry

I don't know about the xanex but I was able to take my thyroid meds right away.

What a great accomplishment,,congrats!!!!

Thanks for all the support you guys and for all of you who are sharing your story, each one was heartbreaking. I hate that you have gone through such horrid experiences but it is really helping me in a way that I can't explain. There's been dozens of embarrassing moments,,this one just stuck out. I guess my second worse was at the movie theater with my son. The kids behind us asked their mom if they could move because they couldn't see passed the big lady in front of them. I was more embarrassed for my son than for myself. I don't mean to be a debbie downer or anything..I'm a pretty positive person,,it's just good therapy for me to get it off my chest. God has really blessed me with some great friends here,,thanks for listening and for all the kind comments.

Aww, I'm so sorry for you You sound just miserable. Something that helps me is lying back in a nice extra warm bath by candle light. Staying off your feet helps the behind area. Also the low light and warmth of the bath might help the headache.

That was awesome!

It's still early out, just keep those liquids going down because it's vital to keep hydrated. What you are feeling is pretty normal, it will get easier with time.

Sorry,,guess I didn't post that right. I was just answering the OP question about what was recommended for us. I do get in my protein first and my carbs don't just exist of whole wheat,,that is just a recommendation from my doctor versus white bread or flour..if I eat any bread on a rare occasion, it's whole wheat or grain.

My doctor recommends 75-100 carbs a day, choose whole grain or whole wheat products. I get less carbs in because I don't tolerate them well and I think those numbers are too high. He also wants us to get in 70 grams of protein a day. Good luck!

I'm doing the Labor Day challenge and they weigh in on Monday's so going to take a break from the Saturday weigh in but I'll be back! I'll be keeping track of all your weights so wishing everyone continued success!!!

230 to 228.4,,down 1.6

I have myasthenia gravis, hashimotos, fibro, osteomalacia and arthritis. I had some positive tests but 'm undiagnosed for lupus and rheumatoid. I had an exacerbation due to the mg just months prior to sleeve surgery so my neurologist was very gungho about me getting the surgery. She's the one that recommended it. I had respiratory distress brought on while walking a 1/4 mile on a semi hot day. MG causes chronic weakness, my chestwall muscles had become very weak and set it off,,I spent 2 weeks in ICU then a week of plasmapheresis treatments. Since sleeve surgery it's becoming easier to breathe, I'm no longer using a bipap. I'm really thankful. I can walk at a 4% incline for a mile..which is really good for me. I'm still on meds, will probably always have to take them but they are actually working now..before it seemed nothing would help other than the plasmap. Steroids caused me to have diabetes and cushings syndrome,,I also gained 70 pounds on them so I can totally relate..the mention of steroids scares me to death. I also have tried IVIG treatments but I'm in the 1% for the worse side effect which caused me to have aseptic meningits.LOL Holy cow,,I sound like a mess. I really appreciate the OP because I never have anyone to talk to about what I go through and nice to talk to people who understands.

I think everyone is nervous going into it but you'll do great. Keep your eye on that prize!!! Good luck

According to my body type and height, 135-145 is a good weight for me so that is my goal. I haven't been that weight since junior high.lol I was asked by the psych what my "ideal" weight was and that was what I told her..she said that was good so I'm sticking with it.

Thoughts and prayers going out to you..you're going to do great!

oooh ok..lol I thought you were thinking that was where I was leaking.haha Just imagine wearing an uncomfy pair of pants,,you have to adjust to it..it was no big deal and removal was a breeze and just felt wierd,,didn't hurt, not me anyway.

I had an area at the top of my stomach that either didn't take to the staple or it came loose..doc said it could've been due to pulling up to a sitting position, a sneeze or hard cough maybe?? I had followed all my post op rules to a T..I did have a coughing spell so who knows. It was a pin size hole,,the leak wasn't streaming, it was bubbling when they found it. It took a while but it healed up nicely. They did a leak test after surgery, because of alot of swelling, it didn't show up at that time. I was only the 3rd leak ever from this doctor (he had done several thousand)..he's truly amazing and was sooo on top of things. It happens..didn't like it but wasn't the first time I had a rare side effect happen to me (not sleeve related though)

They took it out before I was discharged,,the port didn't have anything to do with my leak.

I guess you're asking me?lol I had left arm pain, a fever, nausea and stomach pain. I took a trip to the ER where the leak was discovered.

I had a leak and it was scary but I didn't suffer quite the complications your dad did. It's an amazing story and I'm so glad he is doing better. I hope and pray he continues to improve.

lol..I wish..crystal, that is hilarious!

I went in 12/27/11 and came home 12/30/11...went back a few days later cause of my leak. It took close to a month for everything to be back to normal but it's all good now...I hope No regrets.

You look amazing! Congrats on your success!!

You work so hard,,I'm so happy for you! That's just awesome!